Chapter 12: Subtly Altering Another’s Fate
“Go seek protection from the County Magistrate?”
Out of an instinctive fear of authority ingrained deep in his bones, Feng Guan shuddered subconsciously. The trace of courage he had just mustered instantly withered, and thoughts of retreat surfaced.
Li Shun’s brows shot up. “What are you afraid of? You’re now a First-Class Noble of Great Qian!”
Feng Guan froze for a moment, then suddenly slapped his thigh as realization struck. “That’s right! I’m now a Gongshi!”
Even so, he paced back and forth inside the house for quite a while before finally gritting his teeth, gathering his courage, and heading once more toward the county office.
Perhaps it truly was because of his newly elevated status. After hearing Feng Guan’s concerns, County Magistrate Fang Xun did not berate him like a mere servant. Instead, he pondered for a moment before nodding.
“What you say is not without reason. The remnants of Xiang Kingdom’s rebels have indeed not been fully eradicated. Some still lurk in the wilderness. As a newly appointed Gongshi, traveling home with only two postal escorts is indeed insufficient.”
Fang Xun lightly tapped his fingers against the desk and gave a calm order. “Yishu, dispatch a squad of Black Armored troops and personally escort Gongshi Feng. Ensure he returns safely to his place of origin.”
At the side, County Commandant Cheng Yishu was visibly stunned. “My lord, this…”